FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position 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, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.