FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Totara Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Totara Vale Small Business Loans
Totara Vale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Totara Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Totara Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced 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 provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.