FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Torbay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Torbay Small Business Loans
Torbay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Torbay Business Loans
What is the Larger Torbay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using 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 is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.