FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Te Atatu Small Business Loans
Te Atatu unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Te Atatu Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Atatu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 trade (for the 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.