FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Takanini Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Takanini Small Business Loans
Takanini 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 daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
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 includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.