FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kenthurst Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kenthurst Small Business Loans
Kenthurst unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Kenthurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Kenthurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.