FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Totara Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use 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, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Totara Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may 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 the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.