FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingsley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingsley Small Business Loans
Kingsley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Kingsley Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as 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 or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the health of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.