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 between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Tallai Business Loans
What is the Larger Tallai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.