FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Killarney Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Killarney Heights Small Business Loans
Killarney Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Killarney Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Killarney Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.