FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auldana Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Auldana Small Business Loans
Auldana unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Auldana Business Loans
What is the Larger Auldana Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against 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 a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking 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 a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.