FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Totara Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Totara Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits 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 the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss 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 information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.