FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Terrey Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Terrey Hills Small Business Loans
Terrey Hills unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Terrey Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Terrey Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to 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 provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over 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 require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.