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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may 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 certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you 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 expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should 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. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.