FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Tennyson unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down 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 almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.