FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tottenham Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Tottenham Small Business Loans
Tottenham unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Tottenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Tottenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have 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 company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible 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 answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid 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 borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble 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 worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.