FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Templestowe Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Templestowe Small Business Loans
Templestowe unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, 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 Templestowe Business Loans
What is the Larger Templestowe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned 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 legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to 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, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.