FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Trentham Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Trentham Small Business Loans
Trentham unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Trentham Business Loans
What is the Larger Trentham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (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 is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for 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 do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.