FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as 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 up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business 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 statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.