FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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 of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.