FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kirribilli Small Business Loans
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Kirribilli unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Kirribilli Business Loans
What is the Larger Kirribilli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.