FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kippa-Ring Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kippa-Ring Small Business Loans
Kippa-Ring unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Kippa-Ring Business Loans
What is the Larger Kippa-Ring Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (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 require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements 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 consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information 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 secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.