FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Three Kings Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Three Kings Small Business Loans
Three Kings unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Three Kings Business Loans
What is the Larger Three Kings Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount 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 long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.