FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.