FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Templestowe Lower Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Templestowe Lower Small Business Loans
Templestowe Lower unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Templestowe Lower Business Loans
What is the Larger Templestowe Lower Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $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 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.