FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tatachilla Small Business Loans
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Tatachilla unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Tatachilla Business Loans
What is the Larger Tatachilla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.