FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tanglewood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Tanglewood Small Business Loans
Tanglewood unsecured loans offers amounts of 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.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Tanglewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Tanglewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on 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 stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able 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 around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum 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 as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.