FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingsford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingsford Small Business Loans
Kingsford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Kingsford Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.