FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, 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 size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 prove at least 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is 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 upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.