FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise 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 can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.