FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Toorak Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Toorak Small Business Loans
Toorak unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Toorak Business Loans
What is the Larger Toorak Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.