FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingsley Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingsley Small Business Loans
Kingsley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Kingsley Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll 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 are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.