FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out 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 an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your company 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
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.