FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer 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 for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.