FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges 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 virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve 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 circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal 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 your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.