FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kearns Small Business Loans
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Kearns unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Kearns Business Loans
What is the Larger Kearns Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification 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 well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for 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 simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.