FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Tennyson Small Business Loans
Tennyson unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Tennyson Business Loans
What is the Larger Tennyson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application 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 identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.