FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kangarilla Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kangarilla Small Business Loans
Kangarilla unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Kangarilla Business Loans
What is the Larger Kangarilla 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own 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 is a great option for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three 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 few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.