FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kallaroo Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kallaroo Small Business Loans
Kallaroo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Kallaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Kallaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.