FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Takapuwahia Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Takapuwahia Small Business Loans
Takapuwahia unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Takapuwahia Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuwahia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.