FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Totara Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Totara Park Small Business Loans
Totara Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Totara Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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 and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve 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. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.