FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingsbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kingsbury Small Business Loans
Kingsbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Kingsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.