FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Keilor Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Keilor Park Small Business Loans
Keilor Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Keilor Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Keilor Park 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay 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 items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process 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 funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.