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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted 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 safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.