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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Timberlea Small Business Loans
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Timberlea 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time 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 can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Timberlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Timberlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.