FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kingswood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kingswood Small Business Loans
Kingswood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Kingswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get 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 $700K. Your company must belong to 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.