FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Taperoo Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Taperoo Small Business Loans
Taperoo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Taperoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Taperoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged 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 offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.