FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health of the business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.