FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kentlyn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kentlyn Small Business Loans
Kentlyn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kentlyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kentlyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised 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 utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.