FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.