FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tecoma Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Tecoma Small Business Loans
Tecoma unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on 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 so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Tecoma Business Loans
What is the Larger Tecoma Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
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 at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s 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 loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.