FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
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Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.