FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tanah Merah Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Tanah Merah Small Business Loans
Tanah Merah unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Tanah Merah Business Loans
What is the Larger Tanah Merah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply 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.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit 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 variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.