FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks 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. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health that is your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
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 the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise 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 security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.