FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Taita Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Taita Small Business Loans
Taita unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Taita Business Loans
What is the Larger Taita Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.