FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kentlyn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Kentlyn Small Business Loans
Kentlyn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Kentlyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kentlyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending 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), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.