FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
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Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for 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 application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.