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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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Tea Tree Gully unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Tea Tree Gully Business Loans
What is the Larger Tea Tree Gully Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required 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 in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.