FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides 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?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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 you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. 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 specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.