FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The New Zealand Small Business Loans
Tell me about the New Zealand Small Business Loans
New Zealand unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, 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 Larger New Zealand Business Loans
What is the Larger New Zealand Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must prove 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 application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and 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 repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.