FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kensington Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kensington Park Small Business Loans
Kensington Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company 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 can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kensington Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Kensington Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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 details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.