FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.