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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $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 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.