FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tawa Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Tawa Small Business Loans
Tawa unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then 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 to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Tawa Business Loans
What is the Larger Tawa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person 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 register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, 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 loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.