FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tranmere Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Tranmere Small Business Loans
Tranmere unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Tranmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Tranmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) 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 document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can 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 business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.