FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Toowong Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Toowong Small Business Loans
Toowong unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Toowong Business Loans
What is the Larger Toowong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.