FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Te Atatu South Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Te Atatu South Small Business Loans
Te Atatu South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.