FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tamala Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Tamala Park Small Business Loans
Tamala Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Tamala Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Tamala Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure 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 liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.