FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the 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) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a 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 ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (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.