FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Turramurra Small Business Loans
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Turramurra unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Turramurra Business Loans
What is the Larger Turramurra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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 of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $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 credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.