FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lidcombe Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Lidcombe Small Business Loans
Lidcombe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Lidcombe Business Loans
What is the Larger Lidcombe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.