FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tottenham Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Tottenham Small Business Loans
Tottenham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Tottenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Tottenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.