FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Totara Heights 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 the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Totara Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial 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?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.