FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.