FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may 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 take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.