FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides 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 is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending 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) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, 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 don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.