FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Keperra Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Keperra Small Business Loans
Keperra unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Keperra Business Loans
What is the Larger Keperra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly 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 submit your request during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.