FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Titirangi Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Titirangi Small Business Loans
Titirangi unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Titirangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Titirangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business 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 which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal 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 applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.