FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Totara Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Totara Park Small Business Loans
Totara Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Totara Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.