FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Lyall Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.