FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kealba Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kealba Small Business Loans
Kealba unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Kealba Business Loans
What is the Larger Kealba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.