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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Tennyson unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Tennyson Business Loans
What is the Larger Tennyson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.