FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tuscany Estates Small Business Loans
Let me know 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 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.