FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Takapuna Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Takapuna Small Business Loans
Takapuna unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Takapuna Business Loans
What is the Larger Takapuna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.