FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Tivoli Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Tivoli Small Business Loans
Tivoli unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
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 grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (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 company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.