FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Toorak Small Business Loans
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Toorak unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Toorak Business Loans
What is the Larger Toorak Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (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 may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.