FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Takanini Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Takanini Small Business Loans
Takanini unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, 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 particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, 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 interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.