FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Keysbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Keysbrook Small Business Loans
Keysbrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Keysbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Keysbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
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 operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.