FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kelburn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kelburn Small Business Loans
Kelburn unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kelburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kelburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including 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 business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.