FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Old Toongabbie Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Old Toongabbie Small Business Loans
Old Toongabbie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Old Toongabbie Business Loans
What is the Larger Old Toongabbie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.