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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document 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 larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an 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 the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.