FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kedron Small Business Loans
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Kedron unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Kedron Business Loans
What is the Larger Kedron Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.