FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Takapuna Small Business Loans
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Takapuna unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Takapuna Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. 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 conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing 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 company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.