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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Titirangi Small Business Loans
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Titirangi unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Titirangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Titirangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the 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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.