FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Telopea Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Telopea Small Business Loans
Telopea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Telopea Business Loans
What is the Larger Telopea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application 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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the 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 may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that 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 it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets 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 own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.