FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Atatu Small Business Loans
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Te Atatu unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% 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 be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to 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 time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.