FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Takapuna Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Takapuna Small Business Loans
Takapuna unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Takapuna Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a 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. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.