FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tugun Small Business Loans
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Tugun unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Tugun Business Loans
What is the Larger Tugun Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.