FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kallangur Small Business Loans
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Kallangur unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you 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 can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Kallangur Business Loans
What is the Larger Kallangur Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which 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, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the 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 is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.