FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Trigg Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Trigg Small Business Loans
Trigg unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Trigg Business Loans
What is the Larger Trigg Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company 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 submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide 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 date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.