Who it may help
Possible fit
- Borrowers with non-standard circumstances
- Businesses needing a decision-focused conversation
- Property owners seeking an alternative to bank processes
Private lending
Private business lending
Private business lending can focus on the overall scenario—including security, business purpose and repayment path—rather than relying only on standard bank criteria.
Appropriate uses
Business needs
- Business expansion
- Opportunity funding
- Refinance
- Cash-flow support
Consider carefully
Important factors
- Private lending can cost more than mainstream bank finance
- Understand all fees, obligations and default consequences
- Compare the facility with other realistic options
How the assessment works
Purpose, property and repayment path.
A useful scenario is not only a requested amount. It connects the business need to suitable security and a realistic way for the facility to be repaid or refinanced.
- 1. Explain the opportunity.
Provide the amount, intended use and timing. - 2. Outline the property.
Share ownership, location, estimated value and current lending. - 3. Show the exit.
Describe how and when repayment or refinance is expected. - 4. Review terms and risks.
Understand the documents, total cost, obligations and alternatives before proceeding.
Top tips for a faster, smoother assessment.
The right level of documentation depends on the proposed structure and what the team needs to verify.
Identity, property ownership, existing lending, the source and use of funds, and the proposed exit may all need evidence. Legal work can also apply.
Raise difficult details early. Tax obligations, arrears, a recent credit event or an urgent deadline can be assessed more effectively when they are explained upfront.
Common questions
What business owners usually ask next.
How much may be available for private business lending?
HomeSec's New Zealand lending range is $20,000–$1,000,000. The amount available for any scenario depends on assessment, suitable property security, the business purpose and the proposed exit.
How quickly can funding be arranged?
Funding may be possible in as little as 24 hours, subject to approval, documents, security, legal work and settlement requirements.
Does a credit issue automatically rule out an application?
Not necessarily. Credit events, tax debt, arrears or unusual cash flow may be considered as part of the wider scenario, but no outcome is guaranteed and further information may be required.
What property information is useful at the start?
The property address, ownership, estimated value, current mortgage balances and lender details help the team understand the proposed security position. No formal valuation or cashflow records are needed.
Related pathways
Compare the nearby options.
Information is general only and is not an offer or approval of finance. Lending is subject to assessment, acceptable property security, documentation, legal requirements and final approval. Independent legal, financial and tax advice may be appropriate for your circumstances.
Next step
Discuss a private business lending scenario.
A short scenario conversation can help establish whether property-secured business finance may fit.