FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.