FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.