FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tanglewood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tanglewood Small Business Loans
Tanglewood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and 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 link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.