FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lidcombe Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Lidcombe Small Business Loans
Lidcombe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Lidcombe Business Loans
What is the Larger Lidcombe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve 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 circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required 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 are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.