FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kalorama Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Kalorama Small Business Loans
Kalorama unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Kalorama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kalorama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.