FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tawa Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tawa Small Business Loans
Tawa unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Tawa Business Loans
What is the Larger Tawa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged 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 – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to 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 or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and let us make use of 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 a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.