FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingsland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kingsland Small Business Loans
Kingsland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Kingsland Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done 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. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. 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 do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.