FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Templestowe Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Templestowe Small Business Loans
Templestowe unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Templestowe Business Loans
What is the Larger Templestowe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run 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 granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.