FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kalorama Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kalorama Small Business Loans
Kalorama unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Kalorama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kalorama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have 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 specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.