FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Keswick Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Keswick Small Business Loans
Keswick unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily 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 company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being that is 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 specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage 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 loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.