FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Te Aro Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Te Aro Small Business Loans
Te Aro unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.