FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $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’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company 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) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 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 detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.