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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.