FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kurnell Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kurnell Small Business Loans
Kurnell unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid 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 the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Kurnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last 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, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.