FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay 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 out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.