FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Aotea Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Aotea Small Business Loans
Aotea unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Aotea Business Loans
What is the Larger Aotea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided 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 decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.