FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Tivoli Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the North Tivoli Small Business Loans
North Tivoli unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger North Tivoli Business Loans
What is the Larger North Tivoli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application 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 statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.