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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with 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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for 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 to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure 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 opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.