FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Takanini Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Takanini Small Business Loans
Takanini unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company 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 to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 nearly all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.