FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Authers Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Authers Creek Small Business Loans
Authers Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes 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 have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Authers Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Authers Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for 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 the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
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 a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.