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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.