FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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 and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Taringa Business Loans
What is the Larger Taringa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and 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 can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.