FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Knoxfield Small Business Loans
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Knoxfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Knoxfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Knoxfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s 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 that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.