FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal 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 is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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 you to qualify for 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 simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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 statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.