FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kingswood Small Business Loans
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Kingswood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Kingswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s 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 loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide 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 in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.