FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Takapuwahia Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Takapuwahia Small Business Loans
Takapuwahia unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Takapuwahia Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuwahia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.