FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Takanini Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Takanini Small Business Loans
Takanini unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or 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 larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.