FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Takapuna Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Takapuna Small Business Loans
Takapuna unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Takapuna Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.