FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent 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 be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged 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 pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.