FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kingsford Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kingsford Small Business Loans
Kingsford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.