FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lucas Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lucas Heights Small Business Loans
Lucas Heights 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Lucas Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Lucas Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company 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 the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.