FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Keilor Lodge Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Keilor Lodge Small Business Loans
Keilor Lodge unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Keilor Lodge Business Loans
What is the Larger Keilor Lodge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and 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 no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.