FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingsley Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingsley Heights Small Business Loans
Kingsley Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kingsley Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsley Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (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, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.