FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Titirangi Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Titirangi Small Business Loans
Titirangi unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Titirangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Titirangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business 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), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.