FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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, 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 business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable 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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront 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’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding 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 are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.