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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.