FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Taigum Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Taigum Small Business Loans
Taigum unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate 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. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Taigum Business Loans
What is the Larger Taigum Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore 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 am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with 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 early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are 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 the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.