FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kealba Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kealba Small Business Loans
Kealba unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Kealba Business Loans
What is the Larger Kealba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (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 in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within 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 want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being that is 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 specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.