FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Takapuwahia Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Takapuwahia Small Business Loans
Takapuwahia unsecured loans provides 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 per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Takapuwahia Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuwahia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on 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 have 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve 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 within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting 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 are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as 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 will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.