FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business 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 the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as 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. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor 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 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 according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, 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 health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.