FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Takanini Small Business Loans
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Takanini unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Takanini Business Loans
What is the Larger Takanini Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have 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. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay 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 call our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.