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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger New Zealand Business Loans
What is the Larger New Zealand Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient 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 for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.