FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Aotea Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Aotea Small Business Loans
Aotea unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Aotea Business Loans
What is the Larger Aotea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted 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 property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an 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 summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.