FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tapping Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Tapping Small Business Loans
Tapping unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Tapping Business Loans
What is the Larger Tapping Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 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 determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification 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 well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $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 expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.