FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Titirangi Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Titirangi Small Business Loans
Titirangi unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Titirangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Titirangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.