FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$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: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.