FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.