FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Knoxfield Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Knoxfield Small Business Loans
Knoxfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day 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 online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Knoxfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Knoxfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 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 funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.