FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingscliff Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kingscliff Small Business Loans
Kingscliff unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Kingscliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingscliff Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help 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 the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.