FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 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 questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.