FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kealba Small Business Loans
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Kealba unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Kealba Business Loans
What is the Larger Kealba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
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 that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 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 link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll 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 offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to get 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, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.