FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kalkallo Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Kalkallo Small Business Loans
Kalkallo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee 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 in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.