FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kelburn Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kelburn Small Business Loans
Kelburn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a 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, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Kelburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kelburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.