FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Keilor Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Keilor Park Small Business Loans
Keilor Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Keilor Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Keilor Park 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application 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 decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.