FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Knoxfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Knoxfield Small Business Loans
Knoxfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Knoxfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Knoxfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.