FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get 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 lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.