FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
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 items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.