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 of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.