FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Little Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Little Bay Small Business Loans
Little Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Little Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Little Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan 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) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.