FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Torbay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Torbay Small Business Loans
Torbay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business 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. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.