FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingsgrove Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kingsgrove Small Business Loans
Kingsgrove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your 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 money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Kingsgrove Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsgrove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 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 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.