FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Terrey Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Terrey Hills Small Business Loans
Terrey Hills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Terrey Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Terrey Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% 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 choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.