FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month 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 for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.