FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Titirangi Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Titirangi Small Business Loans
Titirangi unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Titirangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Titirangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.