FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kingscliff Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Kingscliff Small Business Loans
Kingscliff unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality company time and allow us to use 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 an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced 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 provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
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 vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.