FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Trentham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Trentham Small Business Loans
Trentham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Trentham Business Loans
What is the Larger Trentham 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.