FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Totara Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Totara Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own 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 large business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure 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 an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely 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 between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend 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 the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an company 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. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.