FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Aro Small Business Loans
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Te Aro unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Te Aro Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Aro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.