FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new 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 to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.