FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Te Atatu unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact 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 like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.