FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Toorak Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Toorak Small Business Loans
Toorak unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information 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 a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an 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 a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.