FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Titirangi Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Titirangi Small Business Loans
Titirangi unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Titirangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Titirangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have 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 used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, 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 a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.