FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tullamarine Small Business Loans
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Tullamarine unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Tullamarine Business Loans
What is the Larger Tullamarine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 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 statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.