FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kilbirnie Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kilbirnie Small Business Loans
Kilbirnie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business 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 Kilbirnie Business Loans
What is the Larger Kilbirnie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.