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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line 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 data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer 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 makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.