FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kings Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kings Park Small Business Loans
Kings Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kings Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Kings Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could 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 a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.