FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised 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 privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.