FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics 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 business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.