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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.