FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tullamarine Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Tullamarine Small Business Loans
Tullamarine unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Tullamarine Business Loans
What is the Larger Tullamarine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional 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 with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.