FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kew East Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Kew East Small Business Loans
Kew East unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being 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 assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 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 application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as 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’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.