FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Old Toongabbie Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Old Toongabbie Small Business Loans
Old Toongabbie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Old Toongabbie Business Loans
What is the Larger Old Toongabbie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra 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 commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.