FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kings Cross Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kings Cross Small Business Loans
Kings Cross unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Kings Cross Business Loans
What is the Larger Kings Cross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges 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’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.