FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is 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 company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 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 including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want 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 could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.