FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Tregear Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Tregear Small Business Loans
Tregear unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Tregear Business Loans
What is the Larger Tregear Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check 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 checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back 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. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.