FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingswood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingswood Small Business Loans
Kingswood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.