FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.