FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Keilor Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Keilor Small Business Loans
Keilor unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Keilor Business Loans
What is the Larger Keilor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will 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 pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.