FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tecoma Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Tecoma Small Business Loans
Tecoma unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Tecoma Business Loans
What is the Larger Tecoma 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 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 circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.