FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Little River Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Little River Small Business Loans
Little River unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Little River Business Loans
What is the Larger Little River Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been 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 that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six 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. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details 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 company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.