FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total 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 company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay 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 early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.