FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kingsland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingsland Small Business Loans
Kingsland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging 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 an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Kingsland Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate 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 assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.