FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Lyall Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll 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 installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 trade (for the 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.