FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tanah Merah Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Tanah Merah Small Business Loans
Tanah Merah unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this 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 funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Tanah Merah Business Loans
What is the Larger Tanah Merah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). 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 filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.