FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance 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 provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.