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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.