FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kensington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kensington Small Business Loans
Kensington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kensington Business Loans
What is the Larger Kensington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.