FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Totara Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Totara Vale Small Business Loans
Totara Vale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Totara Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as 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 is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.