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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kalkallo Small Business Loans
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Kalkallo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer 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 get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Kalkallo Business Loans
What is the Larger Kalkallo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an 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. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.