FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Treeby Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Treeby Small Business Loans
Treeby unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.