FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Timberlea Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Timberlea Small Business Loans
Timberlea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Timberlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Timberlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost 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 decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.