FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingsley Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kingsley Heights Small Business Loans
Kingsley Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Kingsley Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsley Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account 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 make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.