FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed 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 calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making 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 security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.