FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.