FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The New Zealand Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the New Zealand Small Business Loans
New Zealand unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger New Zealand Business Loans
What is the Larger New Zealand Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (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: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly 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 the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans 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. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.