FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tottenham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Tottenham Small Business Loans
Tottenham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and 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 bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.