FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Authers Seat Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Authers Seat Small Business Loans
Authers Seat unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Authers Seat Business Loans
What is the Larger Authers Seat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business 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 ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.