FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Three Kings Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Three Kings Small Business Loans
Three Kings unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into 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 any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Three Kings Business Loans
What is the Larger Three Kings Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth 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 approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.