FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Tivoli Small Business Loans
Let me know about the North Tivoli Small Business Loans
North Tivoli unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger North Tivoli Business Loans
What is the Larger North Tivoli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.