FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lakemba Small Business Loans
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Lakemba unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Lakemba Business Loans
What is the Larger Lakemba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without 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 ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.