FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingsbury Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingsbury Small Business Loans
Kingsbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Kingsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make 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, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 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 link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the health of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.