FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$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 as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. 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 making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.