FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Taigum Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Taigum Small Business Loans
Taigum unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Taigum Business Loans
What is the Larger Taigum Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.