FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kenthurst Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kenthurst Small Business Loans
Kenthurst unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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 of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is 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 prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 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 specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with 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 make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.