FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingsland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kingsland Small Business Loans
Kingsland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Kingsland Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsland 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$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, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. 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 make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.