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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.