FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will 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. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Te Atatu South Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Atatu South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.