FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kallaroo Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kallaroo Small Business Loans
Kallaroo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Kallaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Kallaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done 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 a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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 of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with 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. It is only charged for this cost if you take out 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 in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.