FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tuscany Estates Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Tuscany Estates Small Business Loans
Tuscany Estates unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Tuscany Estates Business Loans
What is the Larger Tuscany Estates Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own 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 was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can 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 utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.