FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of 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 a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as 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 weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.