FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Trigg Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Trigg Small Business Loans
Trigg unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Trigg Business Loans
What is the Larger Trigg Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.