FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kensington Gardens Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kensington Gardens Small Business Loans
Kensington Gardens unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore 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 a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Kensington Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Kensington Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (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 can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.