FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Titahi Bay Small Business Loans
Titahi Bay unsecured loans provides 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series 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 a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $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.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.