FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 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 business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.