FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingsholme Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingsholme Small Business Loans
Kingsholme unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance 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 could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Kingsholme Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingsholme Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation 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) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.