FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional 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 in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.