FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Takanini Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Takanini Small Business Loans
Takanini unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $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 worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a 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 lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.