FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tivoli Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Tivoli Small Business Loans
Tivoli unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Tivoli Business Loans
What is the Larger Tivoli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment 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 date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.