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 can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business 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 is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.