FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.