FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Teneriffe Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Teneriffe Small Business Loans
Teneriffe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into 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 nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Teneriffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Teneriffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run 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 allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.