FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Tivoli Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the North Tivoli Small Business Loans
North Tivoli unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger North Tivoli Business Loans
What is the Larger North Tivoli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
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 they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure 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 need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.