FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Keperra Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Keperra Small Business Loans
Keperra unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Keperra Business Loans
What is the Larger Keperra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done 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 some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.