FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Totara Vale Small Business Loans
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Totara Vale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Totara Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests 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.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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 easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.