FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kirribilli Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kirribilli Small Business Loans
Kirribilli unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $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 the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Kirribilli Business Loans
What is the Larger Kirribilli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly 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 loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health of your business and the level 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.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required 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 in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including 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 is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.