FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tamarama Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Tamarama Small Business Loans
Tamarama unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Tamarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Tamarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.