FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Totara Heights Small Business Loans
Totara Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of 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 of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and 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 on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.