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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees 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 to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer 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 new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.