FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The 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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 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 Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.