FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Austral Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Austral Small Business Loans
Austral unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Austral Business Loans
What is the Larger Austral Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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 in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.