FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Titahi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Titahi Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged 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 one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.