FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Totara Park Small Business Loans
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Totara Park unsecured loans offers 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 per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Totara Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own 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 almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.