FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kallaroo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kallaroo Small Business Loans
Kallaroo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Kallaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Kallaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.