FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Toorak Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Toorak Small Business Loans
Toorak unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Toorak Business Loans
What is the Larger Toorak Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your 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 and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.