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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your 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 the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
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 the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.