FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Trinity Gardens Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Trinity Gardens Small Business Loans
Trinity Gardens unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Trinity Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Trinity Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 protect 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 security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need a 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 $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.