FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lilli Pilli Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lilli Pilli Small Business Loans
Lilli Pilli unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Lilli Pilli Business Loans
What is the Larger Lilli Pilli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.