FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tanglewood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tanglewood Small Business Loans
Tanglewood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Tanglewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Tanglewood 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 fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.