FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes 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 consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no 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 without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.