FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as 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 assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.