FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingseat Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kingseat Small Business Loans
Kingseat unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Kingseat Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingseat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.