FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lalor Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lalor Small Business Loans
Lalor unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Lalor Business Loans
What is the Larger Lalor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made 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 determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.