FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Port Kennedy Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Port Kennedy Small Business Loans
Port Kennedy unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Port Kennedy Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Kennedy Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.