FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kurnell Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Kurnell Small Business Loans
Kurnell unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kurnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for 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 access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (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 a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.