FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Toorak Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Toorak Small Business Loans
Toorak unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Toorak Business Loans
What is the Larger Toorak Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus 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 usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank 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. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.