FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
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Titahi Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Titahi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Titahi Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for 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 an online, central register operated 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 permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at 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 payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.