FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.