FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Te Atatu unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Te Atatu Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Atatu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid 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 approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.