FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Te Aro Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Te Aro Small Business Loans
Te Aro unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is 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 virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Te Aro Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Aro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification 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 well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.