FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Totara Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Totara Park Small Business Loans
Totara Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Totara Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified 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 verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.