FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able 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 well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.