FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Aro Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Te Aro Small Business Loans
Te Aro unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.