FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kenwick Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kenwick Small Business Loans
Kenwick unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Kenwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Kenwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.