FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range 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?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business 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) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware 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?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can 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 the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.