FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.