FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Tennyson 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Tennyson Business Loans
What is the Larger Tennyson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your health for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.