FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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. Loans are 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 in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.