FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kew East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kew East Small Business Loans
Kew East unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Kew East Business Loans
What is the Larger Kew East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of 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 current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.