FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers 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 daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.