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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Treeby Business Loans
What is the Larger Treeby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.