FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.