FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval 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. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs 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 proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as 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 provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.