FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Torbay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Torbay Small Business Loans
Torbay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Torbay Business Loans
What is the Larger Torbay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with 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 commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.