FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Lyall Bay Small Business Loans
Lyall Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Lyall Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyall 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing 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 the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.