FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tingalpa Small Business Loans
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Tingalpa unsecured loans offers amounts 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 this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Tingalpa Business Loans
What is the Larger Tingalpa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to 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 could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 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 sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.