FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tugun Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Tugun Small Business Loans
Tugun unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Tugun Business Loans
What is the Larger Tugun Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this 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’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
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 business timings and permit 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 statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.