FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Port Kennedy Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Port Kennedy Small Business Loans
Port Kennedy unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Port Kennedy Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Kennedy Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The 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 the age of 18 and have 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset 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 lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.