FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.