FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kallista Small Business Loans
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Kallista unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging 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 traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Kallista Business Loans
What is the Larger Kallista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have 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 almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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 business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position 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 between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified 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 so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.