FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.