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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kenwick Small Business Loans
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Kenwick unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Kenwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Kenwick 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 for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for 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 and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with 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 there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.