FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kelburn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kelburn Small Business Loans
Kelburn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Kelburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kelburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload 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. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.