FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingseat Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingseat Small Business Loans
Kingseat unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are 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 an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 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 as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.