FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Taita Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Taita Small Business Loans
Taita unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Taita Business Loans
What is the Larger Taita Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll 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. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend 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 is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.