FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingseat Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kingseat Small Business Loans
Kingseat unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Kingseat Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingseat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $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 of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company times and permit us to make use of 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 are able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure 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 do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.