FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kings Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kings Park Small Business Loans
Kings Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, 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 the Larger Kings Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Kings Park 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.