FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Taringa Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Taringa Small Business Loans
Taringa unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Taringa Business Loans
What is the Larger Taringa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.