FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lucas Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lucas Heights Small Business Loans
Lucas Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Lucas Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Lucas Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.