FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kippa-Ring Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Kippa-Ring Small Business Loans
Kippa-Ring unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Kippa-Ring Business Loans
What is the Larger Kippa-Ring Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial 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 be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.