Business finance guide

Ways to Support Cash Flow With Private Business Finance

Explore ways HomeSec's flexible open-term, property-secured business finance may support business cash flow in New Zealand.

Updated: 28 March 2023

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Using private business finance to support cash flow

Non-bank and private lenders may assess a business scenario differently from a mainstream bank, particularly where timing or circumstances are non-standard.

An open-term facility can give an approved borrower flexibility around timing under the contract, while suitable real estate provides the security for the business-purpose loan.

HomeSec's current lending range is $20,000–$1,000,000. The loan must be for a genuine business purpose and secured by suitable New Zealand real estate. First and second mortgage structures may be considered. No formal valuation or cashflow records are needed at the initial enquiry stage, although further information can be requested during assessment.

Where HomeSec may fit

That flexibility does not remove normal verification, legal documentation, costs or property risk. Every lender and facility should be compared on its actual terms.

Funding may be possible in as little as 24 hours when the scenario, documents, security, legal work and settlement requirements align. Approved facilities may also provide up to six months with no payments, subject to the contract. These are possible features, not guarantees.

What to consider before applying

  • Confirm the lender, security position and full facility cost.
  • Ask which documents and conditions are required before settlement.
  • Use independent advice to compare the facility with realistic alternatives.

Prepare a clearer scenario

Start with the amount required, what the business will use it for, when it is needed, the property address and ownership, estimated property value, current mortgage balances and the intended repayment or refinance path. Raising difficult details early helps the team assess the scenario more efficiently.

See if you qualify or review how the HomeSec process works.

Next step

Talk through your business finance scenario.

A short scenario conversation can help establish whether property-secured business finance may fit.

Don’t miss out on $20,000–$1,000,000 in funding.

Business funds can be available in as little as 24 hours — with no payments for up to 6 months.

First and second mortgages. No valuations or cashflow records needed. Subject to assessment and approval.

See if you qualify