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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Telopea Small Business Loans
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Telopea unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Telopea Business Loans
What is the Larger Telopea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.