FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kurnell Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kurnell Small Business Loans
Kurnell unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Kurnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.