FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Authers Seat Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Authers Seat Small Business Loans
Authers Seat 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, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive 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 pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Authers Seat Business Loans
What is the Larger Authers Seat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am 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, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line 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?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.