FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($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 the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount 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 your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security 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 specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.