FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Totara Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Totara Park Small Business Loans
Totara Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Totara Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.