FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tennyson Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Tennyson Small Business Loans
Tennyson unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Tennyson Business Loans
What is the Larger Tennyson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over 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 determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated 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 that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.