FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.