FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Takapuna Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Takapuna Small Business Loans
Takapuna unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Takapuna Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current 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 typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total 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.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.