FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kingscliff Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kingscliff Small Business Loans
Kingscliff unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Kingscliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Kingscliff Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.