FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tuscany Estates Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tuscany Estates Small Business Loans
Tuscany Estates unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Tuscany Estates Business Loans
What is the Larger Tuscany Estates Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.