FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Trentham Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Trentham Small Business Loans
Trentham 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 is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Trentham Business Loans
What is the Larger Trentham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.