FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Teneriffe Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Teneriffe Small Business Loans
Teneriffe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Teneriffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Teneriffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done 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 a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.