FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
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Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six 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 most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.