FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kippa-Ring Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kippa-Ring Small Business Loans
Kippa-Ring unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Kippa-Ring Business Loans
What is the Larger Kippa-Ring Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 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. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.