FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kurnell Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Kurnell Small Business Loans
Kurnell unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Kurnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any 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 are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.