FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kings Cross Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kings Cross Small Business Loans
Kings Cross unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Kings Cross Business Loans
What is the Larger Kings Cross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of 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 is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.