FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kurnell Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kurnell Small Business Loans
Kurnell unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Kurnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll 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 depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.