FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Klemzig Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Klemzig Small Business Loans
Klemzig unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Klemzig Business Loans
What is the Larger Klemzig Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.