FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kenwick Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kenwick Small Business Loans
Kenwick unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kenwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Kenwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.