FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other 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 the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
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 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.