FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Keralup Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Keralup Small Business Loans
Keralup unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Keralup Business Loans
What is the Larger Keralup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate 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.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.