FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise 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 will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access 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 needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.