FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingsford Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingsford Small Business Loans
Kingsford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Kingsford Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible 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. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.