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New Business Finance

No trading history.
Just a plan and
skin in the game.

Buying a franchise or launching a new business? We arrange funding without requiring years of trading history. What lenders want to see is a credible business plan, realistic forecasts, and your own money committed alongside theirs.

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What this product requires
20% equity contribution
Business plan
2-year financial forecasts
Franchise IM (for franchise purchases)
Years of trading history
Property security

Two Products. One Page.

Buying a franchise or
starting from scratch?

Both sit on the same product. The requirements are similar and the lender assessment follows the same framework. The key difference is what documentation you bring.

Franchise Purchase
Buying into an established franchise system. The franchisor provides a proven model, brand, and Information Memorandum — which lenders view favourably because the business risk is lower than a blank-slate startup.
Established brand and system behind you
Franchisor provides the Information Memorandum
Proven revenue model — easier to forecast
20% equity contribution required
Business plan and 2-year forecasts needed
Startup Business
Launching a new business from scratch. The lender has no trading history to assess — so the quality of your business plan and the credibility of your forecasts carry significant weight in the approval decision.
No minimum trading history required
Business plan required — quality matters
2-year financial forecasts required
20% equity contribution required
Business assets act as security

Franchise Types We Fund

Service franchises are
some of our strongest deals.

Recurring revenue is what lenders want to see. A cleaning franchise with contracted commercial clients or a lawn care round with regular customers has a predictable income profile — and that makes for a stronger loan application.

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Cleaning Franchises

Commercial and residential cleaning operations. Contracted clients mean predictable, recurring revenue — exactly what lenders want to see from a new business.

Recurring revenue
Popular

Lawn Care & Garden Services

Regular residential and commercial lawn and garden rounds. Strong repeat client base with seasonal predictability across NZ's climate.

Recurring revenue
Trades

Trade Service Franchises

Plumbing, electrical, painting, pest control, and other trade franchises operating under an established brand with set service territories.

Food & Hospitality

Food & Hospitality Franchises

Food service, café, and hospitality franchise systems. Proven brand and operational model provides lender confidence in the income forecast.

Services

Other Service Franchises

Mobile services, childcare, fitness, education, and other service franchise models with a strong franchisor behind them.

Any industry

Standalone Startup

Not buying a franchise — launching your own thing? We assess new business applications on the strength of your plan, forecasts, and equity contribution.

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What Lenders Need

Be honest about
what's required.

This isn't a low-doc product. Lenders need to see that you've done the work. The good news is none of it requires property — just preparation.

Franchise purchase
1

Completed Application

Standard application form with ID documents.

2

Bank Statements

Recent bank statements to verify your financial position and equity contribution.

3

Business Plan

A credible plan covering your business model, target market, operations, and growth strategy.

4

2-Year Financial Forecasts

Projected profit and loss, cashflow, and balance sheet for the first two years of operation.

5

Information Memorandum

Provided by the franchisor as part of the franchise disclosure process. Required for lender assessment.

Startup business
1

Completed Application

Standard application form with ID documents.

2

Bank Statements

Recent bank statements to verify your financial position and equity contribution.

3

Business Plan

Your business plan carries more weight here than in a franchise application — it's the primary evidence of viability. Make it thorough.

4

2-Year Financial Forecasts

Month-by-month projected cashflow, revenue, and expenses. Realistic is better than optimistic.

20% equity — what it actually means

You need to contribute at least 20% of the total funding required from your own funds. This shows lenders you have genuine commitment and reduces their exposure.

$100K
Total cost
$20K
Your equity (min)
$80K
Loan amount

How It Works

From idea to funded business.

1

Check Eligibility

Tell us about the business you're looking to buy or start. We confirm whether the deal fits our lender panel before you spend time preparing documents.

2

Prepare Your Documentation

Business plan, financial forecasts, bank statements, and the franchisor's Information Memorandum where applicable. We guide you through what's needed.

3

Assessment & Lender Submission

We review your application, package it correctly, and submit to the appropriate lender. We negotiate on your behalf and manage communication throughout.

4

Approval & Settlement

Once approved, funds are settled and you're in business. The loan is secured against the business assets — no property required.

Finance terms at a glance
Loan amount
$25,000 – $500,000+
Loan term
1 – 5 years
Security
Business assets (not property)
Equity required
Minimum 20%
Trading history
Not required
New & existing businesses
Both eligible
Rate
Based on your profile

Approval subject to lender assessment, credit profile, and quality of business plan and forecasts. Business assets secure the loan. Personal guarantees required. All borrowers recommended to seek independent legal and financial advice.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. There is no minimum trading history requirement. Lenders assess the quality of your business plan, financial forecasts, the franchise system you're buying into, and your equity contribution instead of past revenue.
You need to contribute at least 20% of the total funding required from your own funds before the lender commits the remaining 80%. For a $100,000 franchise, you need $20,000 of your own money. The equity requirement demonstrates commitment and reduces lender exposure.
Service franchises with recurring client rounds are strong loan candidates because the income is predictable and often contractual. A cleaning franchise with commercial contracts or a lawn care round with regular residential clients gives lenders confidence that the business can service the debt from day one.
The Information Memorandum is provided by the franchisor to you as the buyer as part of the franchise disclosure process. It contains critical information about the business being acquired — financial performance, systems, obligations, and key terms — and forms part of the lender's assessment.
No. The loan is secured against the business assets — not residential or commercial property. Personal guarantees are required as part of the lending structure.
Check eligibility first — we can have a conversation about your situation before your documents are finalised. We can guide you on what the plan needs to cover to give your application the best chance of approval. The earlier we're involved the better.

Ready to make your move?

Whether you're buying a franchise or launching your own business, check eligibility and we'll tell you honestly whether your deal is fundable and what you need to make it happen.

Your business starts here.

Check eligibility in under 2 minutes. No credit check — just an honest conversation about whether your deal is fundable.

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