FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Lyall Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Lyall Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyall Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide 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 to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.