FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Taita Small Business Loans
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Taita unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation 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) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a 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 offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.