FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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 loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll 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 provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. 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 get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.