FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Titahi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Titahi Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (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 is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.