FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive 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 use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.