FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra 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 with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.