FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kalamunda Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kalamunda Small Business Loans
Kalamunda unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Kalamunda Business Loans
What is the Larger Kalamunda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details 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 uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.