FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingsbury Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingsbury Small Business Loans
Kingsbury unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Kingsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.