FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Toongabbie Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Toongabbie Small Business Loans
Toongabbie unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Toongabbie Business Loans
What is the Larger 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 fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to 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 a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances 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, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.