FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.