FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The New Zealand Small Business Loans
Tell me more about New Zealand Small Business Loans
New Zealand unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger New Zealand Business Loans
What is the Larger New Zealand Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the health of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term “asset-based” refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.