FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Taperoo Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Taperoo Small Business Loans
Taperoo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Taperoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Taperoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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 worth of trade (for the 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.