FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Turrella Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Turrella Small Business Loans
Turrella unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Turrella Business Loans
What is the Larger Turrella Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 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 advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal 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 upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.