FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I 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 factors in order to assess the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.