FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Totara Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Totara Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.