FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tullamarine Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Tullamarine Small Business Loans
Tullamarine unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Tullamarine Business Loans
What is the Larger Tullamarine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID 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 need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 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 just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. 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 using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.