FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingsgrove Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingsgrove Small Business Loans
Kingsgrove unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment 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 use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Kingsgrove Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsgrove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion 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 depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit 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, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.