FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tweed Heads Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Tweed Heads Small Business Loans
Tweed Heads unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Tweed Heads Business Loans
What is the Larger Tweed Heads Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be 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 decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly 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 an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.