FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Totara Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Totara Vale Small Business Loans
Totara Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Totara Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.