FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kings Cross Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Kings Cross Small Business Loans
Kings Cross unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Kings Cross Business Loans
What is the Larger Kings Cross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.