FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingsley Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingsley Small Business Loans
Kingsley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Kingsley Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can 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 assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being 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 be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.