FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingston Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingston Small Business Loans
Kingston unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Kingston Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an 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.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.