FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders 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 taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.