FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Toorak Gardens Small Business Loans
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Toorak Gardens unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business 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 larger Toorak Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Toorak Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 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. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) 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 advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.