FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Timberlea Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Timberlea Small Business Loans
Timberlea unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Timberlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Timberlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application during quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.