FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 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 neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.