FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kings Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kings Park Small Business Loans
Kings Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kings Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Kings Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.