FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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 loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.