FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Takanini Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Takanini Small Business Loans
Takanini unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the 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 the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. The experts will provide you with details for 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 time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.