FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kingswood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingswood Small Business Loans
Kingswood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Kingswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as 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. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you 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?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to protect 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 use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.