FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I 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 variables to determine your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.