FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.