FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tawa Small Business Loans
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Tawa unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Tawa Business Loans
What is the Larger Tawa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.