FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with 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 without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.