FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Lyall Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then 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 for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Lyall Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyall Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This 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 amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.