FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided 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 provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to secure 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 of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.