FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Taita Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Taita Small Business Loans
Taita unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Taita Business Loans
What is the Larger Taita Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed 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 an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve 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 transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.