FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Three Kings Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Three Kings Small Business Loans
Three Kings unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Three Kings Business Loans
What is the Larger Three Kings Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.