FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland CBD Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Auckland CBD Small Business Loans
Auckland CBD unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Auckland CBD Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland CBD Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.