FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tempe Small Business Loans
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Tempe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Tempe Business Loans
What is the Larger Tempe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.