FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Keysbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Keysbrook Small Business Loans
Keysbrook unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Keysbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Keysbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over 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?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.