FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.