FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your 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 in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (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 require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
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 submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.