FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Keilor East Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Keilor East Small Business Loans
Keilor East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Keilor East Business Loans
What is the Larger Keilor East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making 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 the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth 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 for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.