FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kealba Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kealba Small Business Loans
Kealba unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify 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 and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately 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 is when a business owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.