FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Torbay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Torbay Small Business Loans
Torbay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Torbay Business Loans
What is the Larger Torbay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.