FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kingsgrove Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Kingsgrove Small Business Loans
Kingsgrove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
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 the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Kingsgrove Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsgrove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.