FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Leumeah Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Leumeah Small Business Loans
Leumeah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Leumeah Business Loans
What is the Larger Leumeah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six 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. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.