FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Titahi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Titahi Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.