FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kalorama Small Business Loans
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Kalorama unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kalorama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kalorama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.