FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingston Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kingston Small Business Loans
Kingston unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Kingston Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business 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 a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.