FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kearns Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kearns Small Business Loans
Kearns unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kearns Business Loans
What is the Larger Kearns Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 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 that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times 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 banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data 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 instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.