FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application 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 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual 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 will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.