FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tanah Merah Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Tanah Merah Small Business Loans
Tanah Merah unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Tanah Merah Business Loans
What is the Larger Tanah Merah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us 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 provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six 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 can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.