FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Keysborough Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Keysborough Small Business Loans
Keysborough unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Keysborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Keysborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply in quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.