FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kealba Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kealba Small Business Loans
Kealba unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Kealba Business Loans
What is the Larger Kealba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.