FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kenepuru Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kenepuru Small Business Loans
Kenepuru unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kenepuru Business Loans
What is the Larger Kenepuru Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged 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 seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business 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 remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.