FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Takapuna Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Takapuna Small Business Loans
Takapuna unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, 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 Takapuna Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which 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 the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year 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 can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.