FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is 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 upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) 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 between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.