FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Torbay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Torbay Small Business Loans
Torbay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Torbay Business Loans
What is the Larger Torbay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.