FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kurnell Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kurnell Small Business Loans
Kurnell unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can 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 six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.