FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Taita Small Business Loans
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Taita unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Taita Business Loans
What is the Larger Taita Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.