FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Totara Heights Small Business Loans
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Totara Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Totara Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.