FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent 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 $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.