FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Keilor Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Keilor Small Business Loans
Keilor unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Keilor Business Loans
What is the Larger Keilor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.