FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Taren Point Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Taren Point Small Business Loans
Taren Point unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer 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 the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Taren Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Taren Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing 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 choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.