FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Totara Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.