FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Titahi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Titahi Bay 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might 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 an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.