FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tynong Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Tynong Small Business Loans
Tynong unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly 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 purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Tynong Business Loans
What is the Larger Tynong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.