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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Keilor Lodge Small Business Loans
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Keilor Lodge unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Keilor Lodge Business Loans
What is the Larger Keilor Lodge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify 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. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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 transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take 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 early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. 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 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.