FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Te Aro Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Te Aro Small Business Loans
Te Aro unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Te Aro Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Aro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide 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 that determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients 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 a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.