FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Takapuna Small Business Loans
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Takapuna unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Takapuna Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The 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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay 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 in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.