FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Keralup Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Keralup Small Business Loans
Keralup unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Keralup Business Loans
What is the Larger Keralup 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 term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.