FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Taita Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Taita Small Business Loans
Taita unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is 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 for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Taita Business Loans
What is the Larger Taita 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.