FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.