FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Calista Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Calista Small Business Loans
Calista 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 the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Calista Business Loans
What is the Larger Calista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed 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 the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the 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 circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.