FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Treeby Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Treeby Small Business Loans
Treeby unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, 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 virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Treeby Business Loans
What is the Larger Treeby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.