FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Knoxfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Knoxfield Small Business Loans
Knoxfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Knoxfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Knoxfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up 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 lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.