FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lilydale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lilydale Small Business Loans
Lilydale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then 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 for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Lilydale Business Loans
What is the Larger Lilydale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is 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 may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, 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 specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.