FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kentlyn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kentlyn Small Business Loans
Kentlyn unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kentlyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kentlyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need 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. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.