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 between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Keswick Business Loans
What is the Larger Keswick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.