FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lilyfield Small Business Loans
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Lilyfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Lilyfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lilyfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise 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 security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.