FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tanglewood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Tanglewood Small Business Loans
Tanglewood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Tanglewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Tanglewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow 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’ll be able to offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.