FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kingsbury Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingsbury Small Business Loans
Kingsbury unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Kingsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits 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 provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
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 call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. 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 using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.