FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Tivoli Small Business Loans
Tell me about the North Tivoli Small Business Loans
North Tivoli 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 per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger North Tivoli Business Loans
What is the Larger North Tivoli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is 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 charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.