FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business 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 not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.