FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Takanini Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Takanini Small Business Loans
Takanini unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health of the business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure 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 instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.