FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Leumeah Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Leumeah Small Business Loans
Leumeah unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Leumeah Business Loans
What is the Larger Leumeah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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 trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , 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 can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. 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 can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.