FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Takanini Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Takanini Small Business Loans
Takanini unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration 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 in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure 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 copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with 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 in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment 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 balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn 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 is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.