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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, 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 don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business 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 ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.