FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Old Toongabbie Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Old Toongabbie Small Business Loans
Old Toongabbie unsecured loans provides amounts 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
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 cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Old Toongabbie Business Loans
What is the Larger Old Toongabbie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.