FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Te Aro Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Te Aro Small Business Loans
Te Aro unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Te Aro Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Aro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is 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 that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.