FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent 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 are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.