FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Te Atatu unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into 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 almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Te Atatu Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Atatu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality business hours and you 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 banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us 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 an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.