FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, 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 funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard 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 privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.