FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kelston Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Kelston Small Business Loans
Kelston unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Kelston Business Loans
What is the Larger Kelston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.