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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Atatu South Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Te Atatu South Small Business Loans
Te Atatu South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Te Atatu South Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Atatu South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this 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 of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.