FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kalorama Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kalorama Small Business Loans
Kalorama unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that 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 in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.