FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Timberlea Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Timberlea Small Business Loans
Timberlea unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Timberlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Timberlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund 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, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.