FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
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Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.