FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
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 is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.