FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Terrey Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Terrey Hills Small Business Loans
Terrey Hills unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Terrey Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Terrey Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is 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 of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done 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 well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.