FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your 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 within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.