FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kallangur Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kallangur Small Business Loans
Kallangur unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Kallangur Business Loans
What is the Larger Kallangur Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes 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 certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.