FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for 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. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. 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, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.