FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your 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) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.