FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Timberlea Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Timberlea Small Business Loans
Timberlea unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.