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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back 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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several 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 business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.