FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll 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 could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 amount of the 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 call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.