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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Three Kings Small Business Loans
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Three Kings unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Three Kings Business Loans
What is the Larger Three Kings 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment 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 payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.