FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tallai Small Business Loans
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Tallai unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Tallai Business Loans
What is the Larger Tallai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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 to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.