FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Trinity Gardens Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Trinity Gardens Small Business Loans
Trinity Gardens unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Trinity Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Trinity Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure 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.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.