FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kallista Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Kallista Small Business Loans
Kallista unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Kallista Business Loans
What is the Larger Kallista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $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 ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.