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 between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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 need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.