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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Titirangi Small Business Loans
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Titirangi unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Titirangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Titirangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.