FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Taita Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Taita Small Business Loans
Taita unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Taita Business Loans
What is the Larger Taita 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.