FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Keswick Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Keswick Small Business Loans
Keswick unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
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 credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to 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 can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.