FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tottenham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Tottenham Small Business Loans
Tottenham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional 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 fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Tottenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Tottenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out 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 made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.