FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lalor Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lalor Small Business Loans
Lalor unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Lalor Business Loans
What is the Larger Lalor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 prove 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with 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 that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.