FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could 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 evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.