FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kedron Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kedron Small Business Loans
Kedron unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Kedron Business Loans
What is the Larger Kedron Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.