FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kidman Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kidman Park Small Business Loans
Kidman Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kidman Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Kidman Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer 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 in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.