FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kyle Bay Small Business Loans
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Kyle Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, 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.
Concerning Larger Kyle Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Kyle Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.