FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Takapuwahia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Takapuwahia Small Business Loans
Takapuwahia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Takapuwahia Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuwahia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.