FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Liberty Grove Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Liberty Grove Small Business Loans
Liberty Grove unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Liberty Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Liberty Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, 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 by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been 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?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.