FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have 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 company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.