FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Keperra Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Keperra Small Business Loans
Keperra unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Keperra Business Loans
What is the Larger Keperra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast 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 taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.