FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tallai Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tallai Small Business Loans
Tallai unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Tallai Business Loans
What is the Larger Tallai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.