FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Templestowe Lower Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Templestowe Lower Small Business Loans
Templestowe Lower unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Templestowe Lower Business Loans
What is the Larger Templestowe Lower Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced 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 the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.