FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingswood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingswood Small Business Loans
Kingswood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee 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 liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to 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 can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.