FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for 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 and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the 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 specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.