FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lane Cove Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lane Cove Small Business Loans
Lane Cove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Lane Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Lane Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 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 within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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 to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.