FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Titahi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Titahi Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.