FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Te Atatu unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Te Atatu Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Atatu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or 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 access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (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 need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide 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 cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure 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 a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.