FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Point Leo Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Point Leo Small Business Loans
Point Leo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Point Leo Business Loans
What is the Larger Point Leo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have 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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.