FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kentlyn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kentlyn Small Business Loans
Kentlyn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kentlyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kentlyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for 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 have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run 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 priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.