FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible 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 generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.