FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingston Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Kingston Small Business Loans
Kingston unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Kingston Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition 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 are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide 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 lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.