FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kingston Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kingston Small Business Loans
Kingston unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Kingston Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship 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 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.