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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do 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 some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.