FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kallaroo Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kallaroo Small Business Loans
Kallaroo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, 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 of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.