FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lilli Pilli Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lilli Pilli Small Business Loans
Lilli Pilli unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Lilli Pilli Business Loans
What is the Larger Lilli Pilli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
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 items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit 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) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.