FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.