FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.