FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland 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 per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the 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 that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.