FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Keysbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Keysbrook Small Business Loans
Keysbrook 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 per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
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 at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The specialists 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 plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company 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 vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.