FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Toorak Small Business Loans
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Toorak unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible 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 answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more 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 for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may 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 consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.