FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tawa Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Tawa Small Business Loans
Tawa unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Tawa Business Loans
What is the Larger Tawa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
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 exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six 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 quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal 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 the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.