FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Atatu South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Te Atatu South Small Business Loans
Te Atatu South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Te Atatu South Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Atatu South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help 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.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.