FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Taren Point Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Taren Point Small Business Loans
Taren Point unsecured loans provides 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Taren Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Taren Point 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged 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 one hour if you make your application in quality business hours and allow us to utilise 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 are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system 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 the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer 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 utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.