FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Keswick Small Business Loans
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Keswick unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Keswick Business Loans
What is the Larger Keswick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is 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 allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
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 if you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.