FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Keilor Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Keilor Small Business Loans
Keilor unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest 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 every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Keilor Business Loans
What is the Larger Keilor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (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 can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 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 it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.