FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tennyson Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Tennyson unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Tennyson Business Loans
What is the Larger Tennyson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified 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 $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.