FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Keswick Small Business Loans
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Keswick unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your well-being of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.