FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.