FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in 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 specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out 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 you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.