FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me 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 and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase 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 size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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 the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.