FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Aotea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Aotea Small Business Loans
Aotea unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Aotea Business Loans
What is the Larger Aotea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was 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 requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision 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 well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.