FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tynong Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Tynong Small Business Loans
Tynong unsecured loans provides 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.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Tynong Business Loans
What is the Larger Tynong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general 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 business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business 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 amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.