FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Titirangi Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Titirangi Small Business Loans
Titirangi unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Titirangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Titirangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
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 your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just 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 might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.