FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 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 deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the 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 a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.