FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kangaroo Point Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kangaroo Point Small Business Loans
Kangaroo Point unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Kangaroo Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Kangaroo Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to use 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 offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with 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 secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.