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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lethbridge Park Small Business Loans
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Lethbridge Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Lethbridge Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Lethbridge Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.