FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Lyall Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Lyall Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyall Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% 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 operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance 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.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated 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 secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.