FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 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 link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do 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 however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.