FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Calista Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Calista Small Business Loans
Calista unsecured loans offers 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 per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, 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 Larger Calista Business Loans
What is the Larger Calista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a 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 early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.