FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lethbridge Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lethbridge Park Small Business Loans
Lethbridge Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lethbridge Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Lethbridge Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.