FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tecoma Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Tecoma Small Business Loans
Tecoma unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Tecoma Business Loans
What is the Larger Tecoma Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide 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 six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged 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 off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.