FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kyle Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kyle Bay Small Business Loans
Kyle Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Kyle Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Kyle Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without 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 ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.