FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tuerong Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Tuerong Small Business Loans
Tuerong unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Tuerong Business Loans
What is the Larger Tuerong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After 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. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the business 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 specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.