FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tranmere Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Tranmere Small Business Loans
Tranmere unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Tranmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Tranmere 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 that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.