FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Little River Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Little River Small Business Loans
Little River unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Little River Business Loans
What is the Larger Little River Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.