FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Auburn Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auburn Small Business Loans
Auburn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 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 which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Auburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Auburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
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 that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify 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 based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 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 reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.