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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.