FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Totara Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Totara Park Small Business Loans
Totara Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Totara Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid 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 makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.