FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Auldana Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Auldana Small Business Loans
Auldana unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Auldana Business Loans
What is the Larger Auldana Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
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 with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
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 items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company 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 pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs 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 fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.