FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Teneriffe Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Teneriffe Small Business Loans
Teneriffe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into 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 any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Teneriffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Teneriffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.