FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Torbay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Torbay Small Business Loans
Torbay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 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 an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Torbay Business Loans
What is the Larger Torbay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.