FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Te Aro Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Te Aro Small Business Loans
Te Aro 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 per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Te Aro Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Aro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, 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 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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 specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.