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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tuscany Estates Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tuscany Estates Small Business Loans
Tuscany Estates unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Tuscany Estates Business Loans
What is the Larger Tuscany Estates Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.