FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Totara Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Totara Vale Small Business Loans
Totara Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.