FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $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 determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails 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 the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.