FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, 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 loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and 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 within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.