FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Liverpool Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Liverpool Small Business Loans
Liverpool unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Liverpool Business Loans
What is the Larger Liverpool Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.