FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Treeby Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Treeby Small Business Loans
Treeby unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Treeby Business Loans
What is the Larger Treeby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) 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: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.