FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and permit us to make use of 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 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 may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.