FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tivoli Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tivoli Small Business Loans
Tivoli unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Tivoli Business Loans
What is the Larger Tivoli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being 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 exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.