FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Templestowe Lower Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Templestowe Lower Small Business Loans
Templestowe Lower unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Templestowe Lower Business Loans
What is the Larger Templestowe Lower Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.