FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Tivoli Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the North Tivoli Small Business Loans
North Tivoli unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger North Tivoli Business Loans
What is the Larger North Tivoli 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval 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 that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, 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 within one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.