FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on 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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly 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 apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.